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S97 AWY

1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,805 mi
Last recorded147,805 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S131,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 AWY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse 1.9 Td S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 147,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 142,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 138,548 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 138,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre 2nd row seat belt not checked part missing

Fail 6 Aug 2007 130,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 130,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 123,736 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 123,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S?

Based on 999 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,388
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56
constant velocity joint gaiter split 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Registration plate lamp not working 43
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S97 AWY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 131,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S97 AWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S97 AWY registered?

S97 AWY is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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